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United Kingdom · Customs · BHX

Customs clearance Birmingham

Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Birmingham. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.

  • CityBirmingham
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  • AirportsBHX · EMA
Container ship arriving at the Port of Felixstowe
At a glance
Customs authority
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
Customs clearance
In-house, by our own customs team
Systems
UK Global Tariff - CDS
Importer requirements
a GB EORI number issued by HMRC
Airports
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and East Midlands (EMA)
Seaport
Felixstowe, Southampton and Liverpool
Customs · Birmingham

Customs clearance for Birmingham

Ziem Logistics clears customs in the UK in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in Birmingham, especially in automotive, aerospace and advanced manufacturing, rely on fast and correct declarations. The Midlands automotive and aerospace industry relies on East Midlands, the UK's main express freighter airport.

  • Import declarations for BirminghamDeclarations with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Birmingham.
  • Export declarations from BirminghamExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving the UK.
  • RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in the UK: a GB EORI number issued by HMRC.
  • Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
  • Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
  • Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at BHX, EMA and by sea via Felixstowe, Southampton and Liverpool.
Your contact for Birmingham

Ziem Logistics operations desk

Cut-off and acceptance times
Current cut-off times for Birmingham on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Planning

Plan around local peaks in Birmingham

Holidays: In the UK, bank holidays (Easter, May, late August) and Christmas to New Year can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.

Transport

Air freight from and to Birmingham

Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Birmingham Airport (BHX) and East Midlands (EMA), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.

Air freight from and to Birmingham → · Freight & customs in the United Kingdom →

Trade lanes

Main lanes from Birmingham

The most important connections from the UK, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.

FAQ

Customs clearance Birmingham: FAQ

Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.

Who clears customs for my goods in Birmingham?

Yes. Customs clearance in the UK is handled in-house by our own customs team.

What do importers in Birmingham need?

Importers in the UK generally need a GB EORI number issued by HMRC. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.

Which customs authority is responsible for Birmingham?

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Declarations are filed electronically (UK Global Tariff - CDS).

How long does customs clearance take in Birmingham?

With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as bank holidays (Easter, May, late August) and Christmas to New Year can add time.

Can you also transport my goods to Birmingham?

Yes. We offer air freight via Birmingham Airport (BHX) and East Midlands (EMA), sea freight via Felixstowe, Southampton and Liverpool, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.

Do you use local agents in Birmingham?

No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.

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Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.

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